Question

Which sentence in the excerpt best supports the theme of harmonious living in the passage 'A Spark Neglected Burns the House' by Leo Tolstoy?

1) 'The fire, fanned by the wind, grew stronger and stronger, and the people could not put it out.'
2) 'The fire, fanned by the wind, grew stronger and stronger, and the people could not put it out, until the whole house was in flames.'
3) 'The fire, fanned by the wind, grew stronger and stronger, and the people could not put it out, until the whole house was in flames, and nothing could be done to save it.'
4) 'The fire, fanned by the wind, grew stronger and stronger, and the people could not put it out, until the whole house was in flames, and nothing could be done to save it. The fire destroyed everything in its path.'

Answer 1

The sentence that best supports the theme of harmonious living in the passage is: 'The fire, fanned by the wind, grew stronger and stronger, and the people could not put it out.'

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence that best supports the theme of harmonious living in the passage is: 'The fire, fanned by the wind, grew stronger and stronger, and the people could not put it out.' This sentence suggests that the fire represents a disruptive force that cannot be controlled, which contrasts with the idea of harmonious living. In a harmonious living environment, people are able to work together and resolve problems, but in this case, the fire is overpowering and destructive.